In 2022, “X” by horror icon Ti West inspired genre fans around the world. In the slasher, a porn crew ends up on a remote farm in 1979, where they quickly become acquainted with a somewhat eccentric retired couple. What they don’t know: the old people guard a dark secret…
But director Ti West also kept a secret, because the filmmaker was apparently convinced of the success of his disturbing horror contribution and immediately afterwards secretly shot the prequel “Pearl”, which will be shown in cinemas on June 1, 2023. Anyone who wants to remember the events of “X” before prehistoric times can currently buy the movie on Amazon Prime Video:
But that’s not all, because with “MaXXXine” a third part should follow. In addition to Mia Goth, who starred in all three films, In the meantime, other actors have also become known who will be seen in the sequel.
Next to Hollywood icon Kevin Baconwho just got his own MCU entry to honor himself with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, will also star in Emily in Paris Lilly Collins performance in the horror movie.
This is the cast of “MaXXXine”
In addition to Bacon and Collins, several other well-known series and movie actors join the horror movie cast, including “The Crown” star Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan (“Gone Baby Gone”), Bobby Cannavale (“Ant-Man”), and the Mandalorian villain Giancarlo Esposito. They are joined by musicians Moses Sumney and Halsey, who are best known for their vocal talents but will be on camera in “MaXXXine”. Filming is scheduled for April 2023.
Unlike the prequel “Pearl”, the third part “MaXXXine” will be a true sequel to “X” and will continue the events of the survivors of the failed porn shoot. Maxine (Mia Goth) still hasn’t given up being famous. Now she wants to conquer Los Angeles in the 80s…